Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Kalymnos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Athens to Kalymnos ferry route is provided by 1 operator and runs during the high season. The ferry crossing from Athens to Kalymnos is approximately 11 hours and 4 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Kalymnos ferry duration can range between 10 hours and 20 minutes and 11 hours and 40 minutes depending on the vessel that you are sailing on.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Athens to Kalymnos.
Blue Star Ferries provide up to 2 sailings per week. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Piraeus Port at around 12:00 and the last ferry departs at around 18:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Kalymnos is with Blue Star Ferries in 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Athens to Kalymnos usually cost around $267.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Athens to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries welcome pets onboard their ferries from Athens to Kalymnos. Please be advised that pets must be on a leash and muzzled when walking on the open deck. They are also not allowed in public areas like the restaurant and cabins. Those travelling with a pet need a valid EU Pet Passport. There is a small fee for bringing a pet on board, which can change depending on the size of the pet.For example, small pets cost up to $11 per pet, $15 per medium-sized, and $22 for large pets.
Yes, cars are allowed on ferries from Athens to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kalymnos with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Those travelling with Blue Star Ferries can take up to 50 kilograms of luggage per passenger at no extra cost. Please be aware that additional or excess baggage may incur a fee.
The price of a ferry from Piraeus to Kalymnos can range between $64 and $425 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $129, prices can range between $64 and $260. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended to book in advance for the best possible prices and availability on the Athens ferry.
The best way to travel from Athens to Kalymnos is by ferry. With 1 sailing departing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferries from Athens to Dodecanese Islands if you require additional flexibility including the Athens to Patmos ferry.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Kalymnos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $267* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 4m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:00 | |
| Distance | 208 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The Greek island of Kalymnos lies in the south east Aegean Sea and is located between the islands of Kos and Leros, and is one of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island is quite small with a land area of just over 100 sq. km but despite this it is the fourth largest of all the Dodecanese islands. The island's name has changed over its history. It was first named Kalynda, then Kalymna and then finally, Kalymnos. The island's capital is Pothis, although the most of the island's residents live in Chora, and is the island's second largest town.
Kalymnos is known for its sponge divers and sponge fisheries and it's inland terrain is steep and rocky and is popular with climbers. There are over 1,300 different climbing routes on the island that range in difficulty and terrain. Some routes are on slabs, some on big walls or on overhangs. The landscape used to be a curse for the island's residents but as it attracts visitors to the island it is now a blessing, certainly in terms of tourism.
There is a frequent ferry service to Piraeus, Rhodes and to the other Dodecanese islands. There are also ferry routes operating to the Cyclades islands, Samos and, during the summer season, to Chios, Mytilini, and Thessaloniki.
